Cathy Robinson

Hi I’m Cathy Robinson. I am a singer and singing teacher and I work with students of all ages and abilities including children, mature students and undergraduate performing arts students at Canterbury Christ Church University. When using the phonation tube, I generally start by getting students to just create bubbles by blowing into the tube the same way you might see a child do so with a straw and drink. Then I ask them to create the same bubbles but vocalising and we do some simple exercises with and then without the tube. My students notice an immediate difference in the way their voices feel and sound, just as I did when first using the tube. Often individuals are surprised, describing their voices as more relaxed and suggesting that the sound is easier to make. I have found this works particularly well with students who experience tension and strain especially on high notes. The tube has now become a must have for me when teaching and in my own singing practice!